Rehearsals will combine intensive concert preparation with occasional readings of works not scheduled for performance. Open to all members of the Wesleyan/Connecticut community.

Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Intercultural LiteracyDesigning, creating, and realizing: The course teaches students primarily to perform, but also to discuss and analyze this specific music. Emphasis will be on the original design and presentation of certain genres and styles. A concert at the end of the semester will be part of the assignments.

Intercultural Literacy: By studying music from different nationality, ethnic group, or historical period, students will gain knowledge of cross-cultural encounter; hence promoting a comparative reflection.

Major Readings: (If discrepancies exist between major readings in Wesmaps and the results generated by the Text Book Information link, defer to the readings posted in Broad Street Books.)Text Book InformationTBA

Examination and Assignments: At least one concert per semester. Mandatory attendance at all concerts and rehearsals.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Auditions will take place during the first class.

Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation.